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- Days to maturity
- 95–110 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Chirimen is an old Japanese buttercup-type squash of the Yokohama group, grown since the Edo period and named for the crinkled crepe fabric its warty, deeply ribbed rind resembles. Fruit are flattened globes of 5 to 8 pounds that start dark green and finish a dull bronze-orange; the flesh is deep orange, moist and thick, with a sweetness in the kabocha and butternut range. The vines are remarkably productive, capable of setting eight or more fruit each, but they need a long season, about 95 to 120 days, so start as soon as frost is past and the soil is warm, and give them plenty of room. Cure well and it keeps for months in a cool, dry spot.
Chirimen traits
- Flattened, deeply ribbed, warty fruit of 5 to 8 pounds
- Rind ripens from dark green to bronze-orange
- Moist, thick, deep orange flesh with kabocha-like sweetness
- Needs a long season, around 95 days or more
- Highly productive vines, eight or more fruit per plant
- Stores for months after curing
Good for
- Simmering in broth
- Tempura
- Roasting
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirimen this page | 95–110 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Kuri | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Cha-Cha | 95–96 days | Vining | — |
| Confection | 95 days | Vining | — |
Chirimen FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Chirimen?
Chirimen is an old Japanese buttercup-type squash of the Yokohama group, grown since the Edo period and named for the crinkled crepe fabric its warty, deeply ribbed rind resembles. Fruit are flattened globes of 5 to 8 pounds that start dark green and finish a dull bronze-orange; the flesh is deep orange, moist and thick, with a sweetness in the kabocha and butternut range.
How many days to maturity is Chirimen?
Chirimen is listed at 95–110 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Chirimen compare with other winter squash varieties?
Chirimen: 95–110 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Blue Hubbard (95 days), Black Forest (95 days), Blue Ballet (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chirimen good for?
Chirimen is grown for simmering in broth, tempura, roasting, winter storage.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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